Ceres Bus Cebu to Dumaguete and Bacolod Schedule 2018

The current school year is about to end and with the onset of the celebration of the Holy Week, we are expecting for volume turn out of passengers travelling to/From Cebu and the nearby islands/provinces in Central Visayas and the nearby Island Provinces.

One popular mode of transportation is by land since most of our islands are now connected via Roll On/Roll Off Vessels. This made a combination of sea-land travel by Bus.

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Ceres Liner is one popular Bus Line operated by Vallacar Transit. Serving different routes and almost covering destinations in almost all provinces nationwide.

We would like to share Ceres Bus schedule to you frequently travelled route via Ceres Liner from Cebu to the Island of Negros Oriental (Dumaguete) and Negros Occidental (Bacolod).

Daily Trip Schedule Dumaguete to Cebu and Vice Versa (Direct Trips)

Ceres Cebu Departure Schedule

6:00 AM

7:00 AM

9:00 AM

10:00 AM

11:30 AM

2:00 PM

3:00 PM

4:00 PM

6:00 PM

11:00 PM

Ceres Bus Dumaguete to Cebu Schedule

3:15 AM

4:15 AM

5:45 AM

7:00 AM

8:20 AM

9:15 AM

10:15 AM

11:20 AM

2:15 PM

10:30 PM

The above schedule is Cebu/Dumaguete direct. The bus will be loaded via LCT Barge at Bato, Samboan in Cebu to the port of Tampi, Amlan, Negros Oriental. Travel time is estimated at 5 to 6 hours including transfer.

There are also some ways of travelling to Negros Island by bus with connecting rides. Check on our other post:

Ceres Bus Liner and Ferry Schedules Cebu to Dumaguete

For direct information or queries regarding the status of the trip schedule, you may contact 035 422 8435 or you may visit their office at Purok Kalipay, Barangay Bagacay, Dumaguete City or thru their email address: dum@vallacartransit.net.

Another favorite vacation destination is the province of Negros Occidental known also for some scenic tourist spots, hot spring, mountain resorts, the famous Ruins and a Food Haven.

Here is the schedule for Cebu to Bacolod and Vice Versa

Cebu South Terminal to Bacolod South Terminal

Via Don Salvador

Estimated Time of Departure – Cebu Estimated Time of Arrival – Bacolod

11:30 PM* 7:00 AM

2:00 AM 8:30 AM

4:30 AM 11:30 AM

7:00 AM 2:30 PM

9:40 AM 5:00 PM

1:00 PM 8:00 PM

3:00 PM 10:00 PM

6:00 PM 1:00 AM

Estimated travel time for the route Cebu-Toledo-Don Salvador-Bacolod is approximately 7 to 8 hours. Estimated total fare for the route P550 to P580 including terminal fee, ferry tickets, etc.

First trip must add P70 as additional cost for fast moving ferry used for the trip. Travel time is cut shorter than normal sea travel.

Cebu North Terminal to Bacolod North Terminal

Via Toledo and Via Escalante

Time of Departure

3:20 AM *

5:00 AM

8:00 AM

9:00 AM*

11:15 AM

5:30 PM

8:30 PM

10:30 PM

Note: Departure time with * via Toledo/ San Carlos/ Escalante/ Bacolod with estimated travel time of 9 to 10 Hours.

The rest of the trips follow the Tabuelan/ Escalante/ Bacolod route

Ceres Bus Bacolod to Cebu North Terminal

Via Don Salvador

Estimated Time Departure (Bacolod) Estimated Time Arrival (Cebu)

1:30 AM 9:00 AM

4:00 AM 11:00 AM

6:50 AM 2:30 PM

9:30 AM* 4:00 PM

12:20 PM 7:30 PM

2:30 PM 10:00 PM

8:00 PM 5:30 AM

9:30 PM 5:30 AM

Note: The last 2 trips have the same time of arrival since they will be sharing the same vessel for transfer from Bacolod to Cebu.

Bacolod North to Cebu North Bus Terminal

Departure Schedule

5:00 AM*

7:00 AM*

8:00 AM

10:00 AM*

6:00 PM

9:00 PM

Trip schedule with asterisk (*) does the route Toledo/San Carlos/Escalante/Bacolod

The rest of the trips passes through Tabuelan/Esclante/Bacolod

Estimated total fare for the route is P550 to P600 including terminal fee, ferry ticket, etc with an estimated travel time of 9 to 10 hours.

All Ceres Bus for the route are airconditioned units. The management advises the general public/passenger to arrive at the area one (1) to two (2) hours before departure time to avoid the rush.

May the information we are sharing here could be helpful to our Kababayans who are planning for a trip on the above destinations. So, check your schedule now and go for it!